Lynn was terminated by Wal-Mart for violating it fraternization policy by having
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Lynn was terminated by Wal-Mart for violating it fraternization policy by having an affair with a co-worker. Lynn sued Wal-Mart for retaliatory discharge, claiming that he was actually fired because he reported Wal-Mart's allegedly inhumane working conditions in overseas factories and disclosed its attempt to pressure employees to change the results of their factory monitoring findings. Lynn brought suit in Arkansas.1). Was the termination in violation of public policy? Why or Why not?
2). Does he have a claim? Why or Why not?
Explanation / Answer
No, the termination wasn't in violation of public policy. As a general unwritten rule, companies discourage relationships in the workplace due to the fact that it may complicate manners. With that being said, a business has no right to tell you who you may or may not have relations for, but they do have the right to input a code of ethics to their workers. If someone violated a fraternization policy which was provided in the contract binding the party with the company, then yes, this is enough reason to fire an individual. It is very hard to say if lynn has a claim just based off the information provided, presuming all is true, yes he would have a claim against the company for false pretense. To say wither or not he would win is impossible to answer as there would have to be much evidence to suggest that the company was waiting for him to slip up, and had watched him due to his leaking of working conditions. Hope this helps you with your answers.
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